Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter Certa Level 1

Ref: C3676149

This qualification offers the opportunity for students who are speakers of other languages to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Community Interpreter, understand the settings of their work and name the differences in public service provision between the UK and another country. The students will also understand the dynamics of communities regarding access to public services, recognise some public service terminology and language difficulties which may arise in community interpreting situations.

Additional information about this course

Before you enrol on this course you must attend the Initial Assessment session on:
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Course aim

The aim is to learn about the role of the Community Interpreter, understand the challenges of their work and ways to overcome them, and recognise some public service terminology and language difficulties which may arise in interpreting assignments.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

You will need to talk to a member of staff and do a short activity to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please call 0300 303 3464

Students need a Level 1 qualification in English to join this course

You should have an interest in learning about the role of an interpreter, be willing to volunteer as an interpreter and use your bilingual skills in the community

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Recognise key aspects of the work of a community interpreter

Understand the settings in which a community interpreter works

Understand the dynamics of communities regarding access to public services

Understand basic public service terminology and recognise the language difficulties which may arise in a community interpreting situation

Recognise the differences in public service provision between the UK and another relevant country

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

You will be expected to carry out a range of activities in your own time

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress

What else do I need to know?

It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Please bring a pen, file and paper

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

Your tutor will provide you with a list of relevant websites and other information sources once on the course

What can I do next?

Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation

You can enrol online for this course if you meet the entry requirements and have a pin.

If you don't have a pin, please call 0300 303 3464 to enquire about enrolling on this course.

Conditions

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you book. Please could we ask that you check the list below to ensure you meet our basic criteria:

You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits

You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking